- Vocabulary List Number 404 v.0.3 contains 29 entries in 4 chapters with 12 definitions: 12 synonyms and 5 examples. Updated at June 11 2026.
1. Main Definitions
- Wikipedia: private security |n| refers to businesses or personnel hired to protect people,
property, or assets, distinct from public law enforcement. (From Wikipedia. June 11, 2026.)
2. Key Words Related to Prívate Security
- perimeter |n| the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it. (From Cambridge Dictionary. June 11, 2026.)
- "'Protesters cut a hole in the perimeter fence." (From Cambridge Dictionary. June 11, 2026.)
- "A river runs along one side of the field's perimeter." (From Cambridge Dictionary. June 11, 2026.)
- surveillance |n| is the systematic monitoring of a person, population, or location to gather information, manage behavior, or detect activity. It is primarily used for security, law enforcement, and national security, but the term spans several different contexts. (From Wikipedia. June 11, 2026.)
3. People
- security guard / security officer / watchman |n| a trained professional employed to protect an employer’s property, assets, or people from hazards such as crime, vandalism, or unauthorized access. They maintain a visible presence to deter illegal activity, conduct patrols, monitor surveillance, and report incidents. (From Google IA. May 11, 2026.)
- security guard / security officer / security inspector / factory guard / protective agent |n| a person employed by an organisation or individual to protect their employer's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as crime, waste, damages, unsafe worker behavior, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly through patrols, or indirectly by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for signs of crime or other hazards (such as a fire), taking action to minimize damage (such as warning and escorting trespassers off property), and reporting any incidents to their clients and emergency services (such as the police or emergency medical services), as appropriate. (From Wikipedia. June 11, 2026.)
- armed/unarmed officer |n| distinctions based on whether the guard is licensed to carry a firearm. (From Wikipedia. June 11, 2026.)
- bouncer |n| a security person employed by bars, nightclubs, or parties to maintain order, check identification, and eject unruly, intoxicated, or unwelcome patrons. They are sometimes referred to as door supervisors or, informally, "chucker-out" or "patovica" in some regions. (From Google IA. May 11, 2026.)
- caretaker |n| a person hired to take care of something or someone, esp. of a house, estate, etc. for an owner who is not always in residence; custodian. (From Yourdictionary.com. June 11, 2026.)
- "Hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months."
- custody / caretaker / keeper |n| person who has the custody or care of something, as of a private library. (From Collins Dictionary. June 11, 2026.)
- watchman |n| a person who keeps guard over a building at night, to protect it from fire, vandals, or thieves. (From Dictionary.com. June 11, 2026.)
4. Criminals
- criminal |n| is someone who breaks the law. If you're a murderer, thief, or tax cheat, you're a
criminal.When you think of criminals, your first thought might be of someone awful like a murderer. But this word is a lot broader — Anyone who breaks the law is technically a criminal, even if the crime is just not paying a speeding ticket. You can also talk about criminal activities: things that are illegal. (From Vocabulary.com. June 11, 2026.) - intruder |n| someone who illegally enters a building or area, usually in order to steal something. (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. May 14, 2026.)
- "The police think the intruder got in through an unlocked window." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. May 14, 2026.)
- "Along with other equipment, intruders took a computer that was used by handicapped kids. (From Oxford Dictionary. June 11, 2026.)
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